Citroën C4 Recall R/2007/191: Potential Loss Of ABS And ESP Functions, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jan 2008
- Launched
- 28,049
- vehicles in the UK
- YGDYGC &YFB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 vehicles built between 25 May 2004 and 26 September 2006. The operation of the ABS/ESP braking unit may be affected by the ingress of water. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles to reinforce the resistance of the ABS/ESP unit to water. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The operation of the ABS/ESP braking unit may be affected by the ingress of water.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL LOSS OF ABS AND ESP FUNCTIONS Defect: It has been identified that the operation of the ABS/ESP braking unit may be affected by the ingress of water. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles to reinforce the resistance of the ABS/ESP unit to water.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential loss of ABS and ESP functions.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles to reinforce the resistance of the ABS/ESP unit to water.
Are You Affected?
C4 built between 25 May 2004 and 26 September 2006 may be included. Citroën estimates 28,049 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Citroën, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
- Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code YGDYGC &YFB or the DVSA reference R/2007/191. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2007/163 on 12 Nov 2007, for possible loss of power steering. The one launched after it was R/2008/017 on 5 Feb 2008, for possibility of reduced braking performance. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/191, launched 17 January 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.